Developing devices to demonstrate the value of new polymers
Our group is internationally recognized for a complete chain‐of‐knowledge approach spanning from synthesis to device fabrication. In our view, integration of newly‐developed polymers into devices that employ their functionality is essential for demonstrating scientific and economic value. To pursue this integrated approach, we employ staff members with strong expertise in organic synthesis, self-assembly, nano‐ and micro‐structuring, polymer chemistry and technology, mechanics, device optics and physics. We have extensive expertise in manufacturing and testing of devices on a prototype scale.
We develop functional materials by utilizing top‐down and bottom‐up strategies combining molecular design and synthesis, processing and device integration. For bottom‐up structuring of polymers we often apply self‐organization of photopolymerizable liquid crystals into defect‐free, monolithic structures with a wide variety of molecular architectures and functionalities. Often used top-down techniques are photolithography, photo-embossing, holography and (inkjet) printing.
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Student opportunities
The mission of the Stimuli-responsive Functional Materials & Devices group is to educate students in the field of polymer materials spanning from synthesis to device fabrication.
Project Related Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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A Degradable Sustained-Release Drug Delivery System for Bleb-Forming Glaucoma Surgery
Macromolecular Bioscience (2023) -
Fully (Re)configurable Interactive Material through a Switchable Photothermal Charge Transfer Complex Gated by a Supramolecular Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuator
Journal of the American Chemical Society (2023) -
Effect of environmental humidity on the creep behavior of flax fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Polymer Composites (2023) -
Recent Advances in Solar Infrared Light Regulating Smart Windows Based on Organic Materials
Responsive Materials (2023) -
Switching between 3D surface topographies in liquid crystal elastomer coatings using two-step imprint lithography
Small : Nano Micro (2023)
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Contact
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Visiting address
Helix (STO 0.33)Het Kranenveld 145612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Helix (STO 0.33)Het Kranenveld 145612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Teamleada.p.h.j.schenning@ tue.nl
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General informationm.c.m.voragen@ tue.nl